GovernmentSecondary
Forbes High School
ForbesNSW2871
- Enrolments
- 287
- ICSEA
- 848
- Ratio
- 8.0:1
NSW suburb profile
Schools in Forbes, NSW
View school profiles in Forbes, including sector, type, enrolment, ICSEA, location and school community indicators.
Schools
5
Government schools
3
Catholic schools
1
Independent schools
1
Average ICSEA
917
Total enrolments
2,024
Overview
Forbes school context
Forbes has 5 listed schools in the current dataset, with a combined 2,024 reported enrolments and an average ICSEA of 917.
For local comparison, nearby school suburbs include Bedgerabong, Parkes, Eugowra, Bogan Gate, Gooloogong and Caragabal.
- Listed schools
- 5
- Total enrolments
- 2,024
- Average ICSEA
- 917
- Suburb and state
- Forbes, NSW
Schools
Forbes school list
The cards and table list each school recorded in Forbes, with profile links and the main enrolment, ICSEA, sector and type fields.
GovernmentPrimary
Forbes North Public School
ForbesNSW2871
- Enrolments
- 203
- ICSEA
- 818
- Ratio
- 12.0:1
GovernmentPrimary
Forbes Public School
ForbesNSW2871
- Enrolments
- 356
- ICSEA
- 940
- Ratio
- 14.5:1
IndependentSecondary
Red Bend Catholic College
ForbesNSW2871
- Enrolments
- 880
- ICSEA
- 989
- Ratio
- 11.6:1
CatholicPrimary
St Laurence's Parish School
ForbesNSW2871
- Enrolments
- 298
- ICSEA
- 992
- Ratio
- 15.8:1
| School | Suburb | Sector | Type | Enrolments | ICSEA | Ratio | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes High School | Forbes | Government | Secondary | 287 | 848 | 8.0:1 | Open |
| Forbes North Public School | Forbes | Government | Primary | 203 | 818 | 12.0:1 | Open |
| Forbes Public School | Forbes | Government | Primary | 356 | 940 | 14.5:1 | Open |
| Red Bend Catholic College | Forbes | Independent | Secondary | 880 | 989 | 11.6:1 | Open |
| St Laurence's Parish School | Forbes | Catholic | Primary | 298 | 992 | 15.8:1 | Open |
Forbes High School
Forbes · Government · Secondary
- Enrol.
- 287
- ICSEA
- 848
- Ratio
- 8.0:1
Forbes North Public School
Forbes · Government · Primary
- Enrol.
- 203
- ICSEA
- 818
- Ratio
- 12.0:1
Forbes Public School
Forbes · Government · Primary
- Enrol.
- 356
- ICSEA
- 940
- Ratio
- 14.5:1
Red Bend Catholic College
Forbes · Independent · Secondary
- Enrol.
- 880
- ICSEA
- 989
- Ratio
- 11.6:1
St Laurence's Parish School
Forbes · Catholic · Primary
- Enrol.
- 298
- ICSEA
- 992
- Ratio
- 15.8:1
Breakdown
Forbes school mix
Forbes has 5 listed schools. Government is the largest sector (3), and primary is the most common type (3).
Government3 · 60%
Independent1 · 20%
Catholic1 · 20%
Primary3 · 60%
Secondary2 · 40%
Location
Map view for Forbes
Use the map link to check where the listed Forbes schools are located.
Forbes, New South Wales
Forbes is shown in the Forbes local area, within the Forbes local government area. Nearby school suburbs include Bedgerabong, Parkes and Eugowra.
- Local area
- Forbes
- Closest school suburb
- Bedgerabong
Technical location data
- Latitude
- -33.38421
- Longitude
- 148.00967
Nearby suburbs
Nearby school suburbs around Forbes
Nearby suburb links are ordered by available school-coordinate distance from Forbes.
Data source
2025 Australian school profile data
ACARA school profile and location data
This page uses ACARA School Profile 2025 and School Location 2025 data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators. Some fields may be missing where a value is not reported in the source data.
FAQ
Questions about schools in Forbes
How many schools are in Forbes, NSW?
There are 5 listed schools in Forbes in the current dataset.
Are there government schools in Forbes?
Yes. Forbes has 3 listed government schools.
What is the average ICSEA for Forbes schools?
The average ICSEA shown for Forbes schools is 917.
Which schools are listed in Forbes?
Forbes High School, Forbes North Public School, Forbes Public School, Red Bend Catholic College and St Laurence's Parish School are listed for Forbes.
What data source is used for Forbes school information?
This page uses 2025 Australian school profile and location data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators.